Retreat Schedule

We look forward to welcoming you at Peace Village for a spiritual experience.

Here are a few guidelines to help you as you set out to register for the retreat(s) of your choice.

Retreats are open for registration three months prior to the start date.

As soon as you have decided which retreat you would like to attend, we recommend that you register immediately since the retreats fill up quickly.

When the retreat has reached the maximum number of registrants, you will no longer be able to register. In most cases, we do not have a waiting list.

Once you have registered and if for any reason you cannot come to the retreat, please send us a cancellation by return email from the confirmation you would have received from us.

If you have registered several times and did not show up or cancel your registration with us, you may not be confirmed for future retreats.

Numbers are limited for each retreat. We allow at least three retreats per person per year. If you are not able to attend and you inform us in advance, we will then open that spot for someone else.

We also recommend that you connect with your local Brahma Kumaris center to know more about us before your retreat and to sustain your spiritual experiences after your retreat.

Inner Peace - Inner Power for Beginners

INTRODUCTION TO OUR FOUNDATION COURSE
IN RAJA YOGA MEDITATION

Forthose who want to move closer to their true nature as spiritual beings, and to the Supreme being, through deeply understanding and applying the law of karma and the 8 master powers attained through Raja Yoga Meditation.

Spiritual Knowledge, when applied to life, brings true happiness and freedom. If you are seeking answers to age-old questions, this retreat may be for you. During this retreat, you will learn to experience yourself as a soul, a spiritual being, and to establish a direct connection with the Supreme Source of purest energy and highest consciousness.

The weekend will also focus on the understanding of karma and the 8 spiritual powers of the soul and how to apply them to real-life situations. The knowledge of karma provides the formula to create happiness in your life and freedom from bondage in relationships. Your spiritual powers include the ability to go within, to control the mind, to make decisions, and to face all that life brings with confidence.

This retreat includes:

directed sessions

group activities

walks

meditation

creative activities

FACILITATORS:Sandra Budge, CPA, is a Raja Yoga Meditation student and teacher at Peace Village and an accountant by professionZvika Zur is a Raja Yoga Meditation teacher in Boston, Massachusetts, and a software engineer

Terry Dhanjal-Garcha, D.C., Doctor of Chiropractic from Clifton Park, NY, incorporates many healing tools and meditation in her practice

Reena Patel is a Raja Yoga student and teacher in Cinnaminson, New Jersey

You will learn to perceive yourself as a soul, a spiritual being,
and to establish a direct connection with the Supreme Soul of purest energy and highest consciousness.

This Retreat is for those who want to move closer to their true nature as spiritual beings,
and to the Supreme Being, through deeply understanding and applying the law of karma
and the 8 master powers attained through Raja Yoga Meditation.

FACILITATORS:Champa Patel is a microbiologist by training who works in a senior home as a spiritual advisor. She has been teaching Raja Yoga for more than 20 years.Kala Iyengar, a pediatrician by training, is the Director of Peace Village with more than 30 years of experience in Raja Yoga.

This Retreat is in Hindi. For the retreat in English, please register for the above retreat.

Caring Through Servant Leadership in Healthcare

A HOPE IN HEALTHCARE RETREAT

FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Leadership in many traditional healthcare organizations can be quite hierarchical, ego driven and authoritarian. As a result, the culture of healthcare is experienced as competitive and primarily driven by values other than compassion and human connection.

It is well established in the literature that healing is facilitated when healthcare professionals demonstrate empathy and caring for patients and their families, as well as for their colleagues. These values must be modeled by leaders in order for them to permeate the staff and all members of the organization.

This weekend retreat will explore the meaning and principles of one style of humanistic leadership -- 'servant leadership' -- at personal as well as organizational levels. Servant leadership is a way to embody the values that create therapeutic environments which facilitate wholistic

Healthcare professionals will have the opportunity to deepen their awareness and understanding of spiritual concepts relevant to exploring the theme, and will examine ways to more consciously integrate these concepts into their current work relationships and healthcare practices, thus enhancing the quality of the human experience in healthcare. Participants will refresh their spirit and create renewed meaning and resolve for their lives and work.

The program will include a therapeutic blend of:

conversation

storytelling

talks

reflection

meditation

and quiet time to be silent with nature and with the self

All the team members for this retreat have a spiritual practice and are skilled in integrating spiritual tools in their professional roles, makingthem excellent clinicians.

Are You Tired ... of Being Tired?

THE ENERGY OF THOUGHTS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE BODY

Are you tired of being tired? Even though we may feel physically tired in our daily lives, do we truly know the root of our tiredness? We welcome you to join us on the journey of going inwards and exploring the energy of our own thoughts and the impact that this has on the body.Let us come together and experiment with different creative ways where we can transform this inner weariness and give birth to the inner wisdom that will always guide us to good health.

In this Retreat, we will explore:

The energy of thoughts

The concept of Human Being: Body and Soul

Primary foods that nurture and energize the Soul

Practices that transform the energy of negativity to positivity and creativity

FACILITATORSSatyan Shah is a graduate of Columbia University Business School. In his past life, he had a career in the financial arena, working with hedgefunds. In his new life, he is an avid meditator and has a certification as a Life, Health and Wellness Coach. He aspires to share tools and insights to help foster their personal growth.

Anjali Grover, MD, is a meditator and happy lifelong student. She is a medical doctor by profession. She loves helping empower patients to help and heal themselves, believing that much of physical disease has their roots at an emotional and spiritual level.

Journey into the 11th Step

FOR THOSE IN A 12-STEP PROGRAM

Designed for those in a 12-Step program who want to deepen the 11th Step of experiencing a connection with one’s Higher Power through meditation and the understanding of spiritual laws that guide us.

Learn to apply the ancient practice of Raja Yoga Meditation, the highest yoga or connection. Understand the spiritual powers and bring them into your life.

This Retreat includes:

Breakout sessions

Meditation instruction

Plenary sessions

Exercise

Silent Trail Walk

A closed AA meeting Saturday night

Facilitators:

Dorothy Steinfeld, a previous educator, business entrepreneur and the Program Director of Peace Village, has been practicing Raja Yoga Meditation for 33 years.Kamla Etwaroo has a wealth of experience applying spirituality to daily life. She moves through challenges with her light and easy nature and currently resides at Peace Village Learning and Retreat Center where she teaches and shares her meditation experiences.

Leading from the Heart

A RETREAT FOR AND ABOUT YOU

Engage in a learning process to live life authentically, meaningfully and naturally by using practical tools that create positive habits. Develop new patterns of action that gain access to your rich resources that are at the core of your being. Access the courage to re-awaken one’s spirit to live life fully.

Join us in this unique adventure of identifying the rules by which one experiences life, by letting go of the old and destructive and creating the new. Employ one’s feelings to navigate through the roller coaster ride of life, bringing forward what is most creative, restorative and powerful.

With this deeper understanding of self, a natural feeling of personal empowerment will begin to surface and grow.

FACILITATORSEd Wondolowski is an experienced retreat facilitator on the Faculty at Peace Village. He is a Professor Emeritus of Management at Bentley University and a CPA by training.Ed offers interactive workshops on the art of personal development by exploring the common spiritual values essential to restore harmony within ourselves, our relationships, and our world. He has facilitated workshops and lectured in the United States, Africa, Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, China, England, India, Mexico and South America.Micheline Tanguay explored many facets of spirituality for more than 16 years and is a former assistant manager for a human resources consultation firm.Since 2008 she has been dedicated to studying and teaching Raja Yoga Meditation and offers workshops in Canada and the USA with the aim of better understanding human beings and bringing values that will lead to peace in the world.

From Despair to Hope to Enlightenment:

FOR THOSE WITH CANCER AND THEIR CAREGIVERS

For many years, cancer diagnosis was considered equivalent to a death sentence, but with the recent scientific advances, longevity of cancer patients has improved, resulting in an exponential increase in the number of cancer survivors.The most common responses to cancer diagnosis are denial, anger, fear, anxiety and/or depression due to overall uncertainty and the perceived complications of the disease and its treatment. Since this illness is gaining momentum at such a fast speed, a question arises: Is there a better way to deal with it, that can change the response of the patient towards the disease in a positive way rather than drowning the self in a sea of negative emotions?

This retreat is designed to enlighten and empower those affected by cancer either directly with the disease or indirectly as a caregiver.

This session comprises of:

informative talks focused on the scientific basis of guided imagery in cancer

the role of Raja Yoga meditation in cancer

creative meditation exercises targeted to cancer-related symptoms

small group discussions

and much more ….

FACILITATORSKanishtha Agarwal is a pediatrician from India. Her passion to serve humanity directed her to earn a PhD in mind-body-medicine from Saybrook University, California. She is a long-term Raja Yoga meditation practitioner.Shvetank Agarwal, MD, is an associated professor and cardiac anesthesiologist at Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia. He is a Raja Yoga meditation instructor.Kamla Etwaroo has a wealth of experience applying spirituality to daily life. She moves through challenges with her light and easy nature and currently resides at Peace Village, where she teaches and shares her meditation experiences.

Recharging Our Attitude & Uplifting Our Altitude

ENLIVENING HOPE IN OUR WORLD

Sometimes the heaviness and anxiety around us leaks through the walls -- of our homes and our minds -- affecting our mood, our attitude, and our vision. We may find that we have lost the hope and light in our hearts.

Spirituality has the power to reawaken us, lighting our inner lamp with spiritual insights and inner experiences of peace, joy and unlimited love that transcend the physical. Filled with these inner states, we easily serve and support our family, friends, community and the world.

This Retreat shows you how to armor yourself to be in the world but not to take on the sorrow of the world -- how to move in the physical world with the lightness of an angel and how to naturally serve others.

This Retreathas 2 parts: (1) Strategies for igniting our own spiritual light and power, and
(2) Exploring ways to serve others through this heightened state of being.

We will use a variety of methods including:

talks

meditation

journaling

paired and small group conversations and

inspirational readings

FACILITATORSDorothy Steinfeld, a previous educator, business entrepreneur and the Program Director of Peace Village, has been practicing Raja Yoga Meditation for 33 years.Judy Rodgers is a Raj Yoga practitioner and teacher with many years and a wealth of experience.

Week-Long Raja Yoga Retreat / Raja Yoga Shibir

For a lot of us coming from an Indian background, the tradition of daily prayer and worship is a familiar one. For many of us, it is also a time of solace and comfort.

But are we able to sustain that feeling through the day -- especially in the midst of opposing energies -- while with 'non believers,' or as we are going through difficult situations?
Is there a way we can steadily increase our reservoir of peace and calm?
Can we stay in the experience of the love of God through a busy day?
How can we increase our focus in meditation?

This retreat will aim to expand our spiritual horizon by systematically introducing the body of knowledge as taught by the Brahma Kumaris and offering simple steps to Raja Yoga meditation (the union of the soul with the Supreme).

Participants will leave with an understanding and experience of:
i) the self as a soul
ii) God as the single Supreme Source of spiritual energy
iii) the laws of Karma and Time that govern us
and most importantly
iv) the spiritual powers that help us to rise above the challenges of life.

This retreat is geared for those who want to begin a meditation practice as well as for those who want to deepen their practice.

You are encouraged to come as a family (family members above 16 years of age).

There will be two parallel streams in Hindi and English.
This week-long retreat begins on Monday and ends on Friday.

FACILITATORSChampa Patel is a microbiologist by training who works in a senior home as a spiritual advisor. She has been teaching Raja Yoga for more than 20 years.Kala Iyengar, a pediatrician by training, is the Director of Peace Village with more than 30 years of experience in Raja Yoga.BK Dollyben, a retired educator from the New York City Department of Education, has been a Raja Yoga meditation student and teacher for 40 years.

Inner Peace - Inner Power for Beginners

INTRODUCTION TO OUR FOUNDATION COURSEIN RAJA YOGA MEDITATION

For those who want to move closer to their true nature as spiritual beings, and to the Supreme being, through deeply understanding and applying the law of karma and the
8 master powers attained through Raja Yoga Meditation.

Spiritual Knowledge, when applied to life, brings true happiness and freedom. If you are seeking answers to age-old questions, this retreat may be for you. During this retreat, you will learn to experience yourself as a soul, a spiritual being, and to establish a direct connection with the Supreme Source of purest energy and highest consciousness.

The weekend will also focus on the understanding of karma and the 8 spiritual powers of the soul and how to apply them to real-life situations. The knowledge of karma provides the formula to create happiness in your life and freedom from bondage in relationships. Your spiritual powers include the ability to go within, to control the mind, to make decisions, and to face all that life brings with confidence.

This retreat includes:

directed sessions

group activities

walks

meditation

creative activities

FACILITATORS:

Susan Pollock has been studying and teaching Raja Yoga meditation since 1985. She has journeyed from the professional field of promotion and advertising and now resides at Peace Village, where she assists in and conducts retreats.Kamla Etwaroo has a wealth of experience applying spirituality to daily life. She moves through challenges with her light and easy nature and currently resides at Peace Village Learning and Retreat Center, where she teaches and shares her meditation experiences.Gloria Rodriguez is a Raja Yoga Meditation student and teacher in Manchester, New Hampshire, with more than 30 years of experience.

Living Values Education

Join us for an inspiring weekend … Reflect on values, and a paradigm and process that builds respectful and caring relationships and resiliency while reversing bullying and violence.

Come and learn more about methods that create peace and respect in your classroom, school or home, and activities that help young people of all ages, from toddlers to young adults, explore and develop universal values and positive social and emotional skills.

Living Values Education is a comprehensive values education program implemented in more than 40 countries around the world. LVEP, Inc., a non-profit organization in the USA, offers professional development workshops with a practical methodology and a wide variety of experiential values activities. LVE has resource materials for regular and at-risk young people.

There will be an opportunity for educators to take part in Living Values Activities in small groups, role playing students of different ages. Parents will be provided with the opportunity to explore some of their questions, as well as learn more about the concepts in Nurturing with Love and Wisdom, Disciplining with Peace and Respect: A mindful guide to parenting.

RESULTS:

Positive changes in adult-student and peer relationships both inside and outside the classroom

An increase in respect, caring, cooperation, motivation, concentration, and the ability to solve.peer conflicts

Aggressive behaviors decline as positive social skills and respect increase

Please see the Research and Success Stories pages on the LVE international website,.www.livingvalues.net

Costs: While the presenters volunteer their time, there will be an LVE fee of $30 to help defray. LVEP, Inc. operational costs.

Please plan to make a contribution for vegetarian meals and two- or three-person shared accommodation with private bath since all workshops and retreats at Peace Village are made possible by the generosity and contributions of the participants. For more information about the retreat center, donations, meals or accommodations, email: registration@peacevillageretreat.org

For questions and more information about the LVE workshop:
- Email Ed Wondolowski at ed@livingvalues.net
Or call 518 589-5000, extension 24
Or check the website:www.livingvalues.net

TESTIMONIALS:

“I felt truly inspired by the first Living Values Education Seminar and I embraced the ideals and "values" immediately.They were things that I already knew I believed and wanted to impart as a teacher.Teaching the 3 Rs are important, but I always felt my duty was to do more, especially in this world we live in. . . . ”

“There are many band-aids in the market today; Living Values Education is a program of integrity and self-reflection for the whole child.”

FACILITATORS This LVE workshop will be led by:Diane Tillman, Licensed Educational Psychologist and the primary author of the award-winning Living Values Education Series of booksEd Wondolowski, Emeritus Professor of Management, Bentley University

EXPLORING 8 SPIRITUAL POWERS (IN SPANISH)"A true master dances with challenges instead of being defeated by them. In order to do this, we need to know how to use the powers of the soul. During this retreat we will explore, discover and practice how to apply these spiritual powers to the situations we face in everyday life. This retreat will provide the chance to discover the spiritual strength within."

FACILITATORSGloria Rodriguez has been practicing and teaching Raja Yoga meditation for 25 years in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. She has the ability to translate spiritual knowledge into practical guidelines for everyday life.Elizabeth Aivairs, a retired NYC lawyer, has been practicing Raja Yoga meditation for the past 10 years.

Return to mE

Everything goes through a cycle ….

and at a certain moment the end and beginning becomes one again

It is a blessing to realize this moment of possibilities, transformation, and remembrance. This is the moment of becoming full again, of returning to the authentic original self, to God and home. Return implies that it is already there; it makes it easy to just go back to something we forgot.

This Retreat is about experiences that empower:

introspection

inner attentiveness

slowing down

self-respect

maintaining the stage of the self

Returning to you

Sometimes we think that we get our value from the results of what we do and from the blessings/compliments we may be given, but that is not what it is about. What God wants me to be is me.

FACILITATORSLuciana Rossi, a former businesswoman, is now committed to a full-time spiritual life, its practices and teachings.

Tina Agarwal, Ph.D., is a research scientist and a Raja Yoga practitioner. She loves to rediscover her inner strengths by applying the spiritual concepts to practical life to stay in dignity and peace in all she does.

Sandhya Kanthan is an IT professional who enjoys creating workshops and sessions on the application of spiritual principles to worldly knowledge.

A Time to Shine!

A RETREAT FOR WOMEN

A retreat for women who want to let go of unnecessary thoughts that bring emotional discomfort. We will focus on our true identity: reminding us of and re-activating our feminine energy that leads the way towards a peaceful and compassionate life. For the self and all beings, let us restore peace, harmony, and self-respect in each area of our daily life.

This retreat is an opportunity for creating a new you, a new we, a new us. Through discussion, journaling, meditation, and celebration as women, we will explore the power of remaining loving and stable in a troubled world.

FACILITATORSMicheline Tanguay is a former assistant manager for a human resources consultation firm. Since 2008 she has been studying and teaching Raja Yoga Meditation, offering workshops in Canada and the US with the aim of a better understanding of human beings and bringing values that will lead to peace in the world.Meghan Mulvenna has a professional background in behavior psychology and special education and is most passionate about using her knowledge of science and experience in spirituality to support others on their journeys. Meghan is a Raja Yoga student and teacher at the Brahma Kumaris centers in the Washington, DC, area.

Science of the Soul

“ONLY THE SOUL EXERCISES CHOICE”

Discovering our soul is essentially discovering our true inner being. Through this discovery, we are able to align with our purpose, our passions and what makes us feel whole. Be more conscious of life as it happens, cultivate an understanding of the self and of the actions we can and must do to achieve our goals, and enjoy life more. Happiness depends on what we do and intend to do, not on what happens to us.

During this insightful weekend, we will explore:

How we define change

Science and faith

How to focus on the now

How science has contributed to the realization of the soul

FACILITATORSAntonio Figueroa is the principal of an architectural firm and a practitioner of Raja Yoga meditation.Porie Saikia is an architect who consults as a strategic solutions professional for a sustainable built environment.Erik Larsonhas a degree in Civil Engineering and is a technical consultant. He has a wealth of experience studying and applying the practices of Raja Yoga meditation.

Spirituality in Food

HOW FOOD SUPPORTS MEDITATIONAND NURTURES A SPIRITUAL LIFE

We all know the phrase "you are what you eat." In this retreat we discuss the subtle impacts that food has on our thoughts, feelings, and emotions. We seek to understand the dynamics between food and the quality of our thoughts and habits. We explore the role food plays in our spiritual life and identify eating strategies that can nourish the whole self – both body and mind. Food can be the missing link that supports our efforts for personal change and provides the necessary foundation for the development and maintenance of a regular meditation practice.

FACILITATORS

Ann Singh has a love for Spirituality, which brought her to the Brahma Kumaris in 1989. She is a resident of Peace Village since 1999.Merrillyn Hener, MSPT, has been a student and teacher of Raja Yoga for more than 12 years. Professionally, she is a physical therapist practicing Integrative Manual Therapy in Cambridge, MA.

Inner Peace - Inner Power for Beginners

INTRODUCTION TO OUR FOUNDATION COURSEIN RAJA YOGA MEDITATION

For those who want to move closer to their true nature as spiritual beings, and to the Supreme being, through deeply understanding and applying the law of karma and the 8 master powers attained through Raja Yoga Meditation.

Spiritual Knowledge, when applied to life, brings true happiness and freedom. If you are seeking answers to age-old questions, this retreat may be for you. During this retreat, you will learn to experience yourself as a soul, a spiritual being, and to establish a direct connection with the Supreme Source of purest energy and highest consciousness.

The weekend will also focus on the understanding of karma and the 8 spiritual powers of the soul and how to apply them to real-life situations. The knowledge of karma provides the formula to create happiness in your life and freedom from bondage in relationships. Your spiritual powers include the ability to go within, to control the mind, to make decisions, and to face all that life brings with confidence.

This retreat includes:

directed sessions

group activities

walks

meditation

creative activities

FACILITATORS:Susan Pollock has been studying and teaching Raja Yoga meditation since 1985. She has journeyed from the professional field of promotion and advertising and now resides at Peace Village, where she assists in and conducts retreats.Kamla Etwaroo has a wealth of experience applying spirituality to daily life. She moves through challenges with her light and easy nature and currently resides at Peace Village Learning and Retreat Center, where she teaches and shares her meditation experiences.Gloria Rodriguez is a Raja Yoga Meditation student and teacher in Manchester, New Hampshire, with more than 30 years of experience.

Hope in Healthcare

Healthcare professionals will explore ways to consciously integrate spirituality into their healthcare practices, thus renewing their energy and work's purpose, and enriching their work experience.

Healthcare professionals will have the opportunity to deepen their awareness and understanding of spiritual concepts -- such as soul consciousness and connecting with the Supreme source of spiritual power -- and reflective practices, including meditation, silence, and reflective inquiries.

Participants will also explore ways to more consciously integrate these spiritual concepts into their current healthcare practices, thus enhancing the quality of the human experience in healthcare, both for the recipients of the care, as well as for the healthcare practitioners.

This Retreat offers an opportunity for caregivers to nurthure themselves, to refresh their spirit, and to create renewed meaning and resolve for their lives and work.

The program will include a therapeutic blend of:

conversation

storytelling

talks

reflection

meditation

quiet time to enjoy nature and be with the self

All the team members for this retreat have a spiritual practice and are skilled in integrating spiritual tools in their professional roles, making them excellent clinicians.

Harvey Zarren, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor in Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Co-Facilitator of Healing with Hope Cancer Support Group, NSMC-Union Hospital, Lynn, MA.

A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OFLOVE AND FORGIVENESS (IN SPANISH)Understand how to Love without experiencing sorrow, and how to make Forgiveness final. Participants will receive practical information to help them begin the process of letting go of pain that comes from holding on to the past, and use the virtue of love to facilitate the process of forgiveness.

FACILITATORSGloria Rodriguez has been practicing and teaching Raja Yoga meditation for 25 years in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. She has the ability to translate spiritual knowledge into practical guidelines for everyday life.Marjorie Zubaran

Love and Forgiveness

HOW TO TRULY LOVE ... MAKING FORGIVENESS FINAL

This retreat will bring you to an understanding of how to truly love, and how to make forgiveness final. Participants will receive practical information to help them begin the process of letting go of pain that comes from holding on to the past and use the virtue of love to facilitate the process of forgiveness.

FACILITATORS

Marianne Weiss is a Raja Yoga student of more than 15 years. Professionally, Marianne has worked for more than 15 years as a therapist and clinical social worker and is currently a vice president for a nonprofit organization. She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work and Business Administration.Sonia Bhasin is a practicing Meditator, a scientist and a human resources personnel by profession and a student of the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization. She practices Raj Yoga Meditation and enjoys sharing her experiences and spiritual learning. She has conducted workshops on such topics as positive thinking, stress-free living, immune system of the soul, and spiritual powers of the soul. She holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry.

Inner Peace - Inner Power for Beginners

INTRODUCTION TO OUR FOUNDATION COURSE
IN RAJA YOGA MEDITATION

For those who want to move closer to their true nature as spiritual beings, and to the Supreme being, through deeply understanding and applying the law of karma and the 8 master powers attained through Raja Yoga Meditation.

Spiritual Knowledge, when applied to life, brings true happiness and freedom. If you are seeking answers to age-old questions, this retreat may be for you. During this retreat, you will learn to experience yourself as a soul, a spiritual being, and to establish a direct connection with the Supreme Source of purest energy and highest consciousness.

The weekend will also focus on the understanding of karma and the 8 spiritual powers of the soul and how to apply them to real-life situations. The knowledge of karma provides the formula to create happiness in your life and freedom from bondage in relationships. Your spiritual powers include the ability to go within, to control the mind, to make decisions, and to face all that life brings with confidence.

This retreat includes:

directed sessions

group activities

walks

meditation

creative activities

FACILITATORS:Sandra Budge, CPA, is a Raja Yoga Meditation student and teacher at Peace Village and an accountant by professionZvika Zur is a Raja Yoga Meditation teacher in Boston, Massachusetts, and a software engineer

Terry Dhanjal-Garcha, D.C., Doctor of Chiropractic from Clifton Park, NY, incorporates many healing tools and meditation in her practice

Reena Patel is a Raja Yoga student and teacher in Cinnaminson, New Jersey

Peace of Mind: Unlocking the Secrets of the Gita

In a world that has become increasingly complex, stressful and chaotic, real peace is one of the most sought after commodities. But it has also become one of the most elusive.

In this retreat, the wisdom of the Bhagvad Gita is the starting pointof an in-depth exploration of the spiritual truths that can awaken, empower and sustain that peace, which is in fact a fundamental quality innate to every human soul.

Along with the essential tools of silence and meditation, a live dramatic presentation of excerpts from this ancient text aids our understanding of how to apply these spiritual truths, and obtain true peace and self-mastery on the 'battlefield of life'.

Join us and discover how peace truly is 'an inside job'.

FACILITATORSJudi Rich is a graphic designer in the field of communications, and certified fitness instructor.Tanya Rich, a former live theater performer, now works as a certified Pilates instructor.Mahadeo Shivraj is a professional actor and director living in New York City.Erik Larson has a degree in Civil Engineering and is a technical consultant.Line Johnson is a retired administrative assistant for the Quebec Arts Council, former massage therapist, and trained classical singer, who currently enjoys being a grandmother.

Time Out for Lawyers

FOR PRACTICING LAWYERS,TO ACCESS THEIR INNER PEACE AND TRANQUILITY

This retreat is for practicing lawyers seeking time off the “grid” to access their inner peace and tranquility and to gain a level of control in their complex and fast-paced professional lives. The sessions are for lawyers who find themselves wishing for reprieve and solutions leading to their physical and emotional wellbeing.

Meditation is one of the ways people under extreme pressure can access their inner peace and tranquility and gain a level of control in this fast-paced and often frenetic world.This Retreat includes:

Experiencing the inner World

Walks in silence in the magnificent mountain forest of the Catskills

Short guided Raj yoga meditations throughout the day

Opportunity to do reflective journaling

Interactive exercises which provide small group action (2 or 3 people)

Nurturing the body with delicious vegetarian food prepared by long-term yogis.will create an environment conducive to gaining wellbeing of mind and body.

This retreat is designed for lawyers only.

FACILITATORSKala Iyengar is the Director of Peace Village Learning and Retreat Center and a Raja Yoga practitioner for more than 30 years.Elizabeth Aivars, a retired NYC lawyer, has been practicing Raja Yoga meditation for the past 10 years.Errol Ellis will be joining the team of facilitators.

Spirituality in Motion: The Art of Self-Mastery

Before ‘doing’ there is ‘being’

One of the greatest challenges in a spiritual or meditation practice is integrating it into everyday life. By exploring awareness, alignment and breath in the body, we can better understand and master the subtle dynamics at play in the soul.

This unique retreat explores the teachings of Raja Yoga Meditation in the context of various movement disciplines (Pilates, hatha yoga, etc.), allowing participants to deepen their understanding experientially, of what it is to be a soul in a body.
Join us and increase your capacity to experience more inner peace, power, love and joy, while carrying out your daily activities and interactions.

Please note: All participants must bring a yoga mat.

FACILITATORS
Liz Karmooch is a professional dancer and certified Pilates instructor living in New York City.Judi Rich is a graphic designer in the field of communications, and certified fitness instructor.Tanya Rich, a former live theater performer, now works as a certified Pilates instructor.

Silence - The Soul's Eternal Language

As I journey into the depths of silence, I close behind me the doors to all other sound. Silence is not only a space without words but it is in fact a state beyond sound. My speaking, hearing, seeing and thinking all become silent.

I allow my inner ear to open up and I listen to the sound of silence that is within me. I journey onwards deeper and deeper in to the recesses of my inner world.

I discover that silence has its own vibration and I find that I am naturally and effortlessly aligning myself to vibrate at the same frequency. I become absorbed within the healing silence itself.

Become absorbed in silence and be open to absorb God’s power.

This Retreat includes:

Morning Meditation Class

Exercise

Exploring the secrets of the self using the Mandala and Silence

Collective Silent times

Individual Silent times

Silent Walks (weather permitting)

Other Silent activities

FACILITATORS

Dorothy Steinfeld is Program Director of Peace Village. From the field of education, Dorothy became a successful business entrepreneur and has landed in the lap of God.Micheline Tanguay is a former assistant manager of human resources. Since 2008 she has been studying and teaching Raja Yoga Meditation, offering workshops in Canada and the USA with the aim of better understanding human beings and bringing values that will lead to peace in the world.Susan Pollock has been studying and teaching Raja Yoga Meditation since 1985. She has journeyed from the professional field of promotions and advertising and now resides at Peace Village, where she conducts and assists in retreats.